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What percent does felony cases end with guilty plea?

90%

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Judges use the PSI to understand____

offender and crime 

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After a guilty plea what does a probation officer assigned for?

To prepare the PSI for the court

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How were older PSI reports like?

Long and had subjective opinions about the offender

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How many colors are in a rainbow

7

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How many states require a PSI for felony cases?

Most states

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Why does Determining supervision help?

helps decide the supervision and programs 

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Who does the probation officer ask for accuracy after talking to the offender?

family members, past employers, parents, and spouses 
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Were offenders always allowed to see the PSI?

No

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How many Continents are in the World

7

300

What is an example from the slides that offenders pleading guilty to less serious charges?

Second-degree murder instead of First-Degree

300

prisons officials is used to __

to classify offenders and decide which programs they go to

300

What official records are reviewed?

Birth certificates, school records, past military service, and prior probation reports

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How is the PSI's different from before?

They are shorter and less opinion-based

300

How many seconds do you wait for a stop sign?

3 seconds

400

Defenders plead guilty I exchange for ______

A reduced sentence

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What do parole boards help decide?

when an inmate is released 

400

What do they cover when they interview offenders?

Criminal history, family history, substance abuse, education, employment and financial background

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What kind of statements did the PSI include?

Included emotional, financial and physical harm.

400

How many students are in this classroom?

19

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Prosecutors accept plea bargains because _______

trials are time consuming

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why is research used in studies?

to measure effectiveness of correctional programs

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How does the PSI evaluate the offenders employment history?

By examining whether unemployment or poor history work.

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What is the key part of the PSI that influences sentencing and how did judges use it?

recommendations from probation officers guide judges during plea bargains.

500

What sport does Valenzuela play?

Golf